2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

116 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 116 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
    7 marked dangerous
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.2%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.3%
  7. Washers: not working3.4%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: leaking on a hydraulic braking system3.4%
    9 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes23.3%
  2. Lights & electrics22.4%
  3. Body & chassis20.7%
  4. Suspension13.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.9%
  8. Steering6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.4%
  3. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.1%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.3%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 116 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport?

The most common failure reasons were anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).